Gods
Monsters
Plot
Vocab
Terms
100
Similar to Thor, this god controls lightning and is known as "king of the gods."
Zeus
100
If you look directly at this snake-haired woman, you'll turn to stone.
Medusa
100
What's the name of Odysseus’ loyal wife?
Penelope
100
Odysseus doesn’t just face one or two problems—his journey is filled with _________ challenges from start to finish.
numerous
100
Dealing with gods, monsters, and fate makes Odysseus' journey very chaotic and _______________.
complicated
200
Ruler of the Underworld. Has a three-headed dog named Cerberus as his pet.
Hades
200
These mermaid-like creatures lure sailors with deadly singing voices.
Sirens
200
The war Odysseus fought in before his journey.
The Trojan War
200
A mansion described as large, open, and roomy would be this word.
spacious
200
Ithaca is an island, but Greece’s larger connected land is called the ______.
mainland
300
Similar to Aquaman, this sea god sends storms to delay Odysseus on his journey home.
Poseidon
300
This one-eyed giant traps Odysseus in a cave.
Cyclops (Polyphemus)
300
Odysseus’ home island.
Ithaca
300
When faced with terrifying monsters like Scylla, some sailors _________ in fear instead of fighting.
cowered
300
A character who lives forever and never dies would be called this word.
immortal
400
This "goddess of wisdom" gives Odysseus advice and strategy, helping him throughout his journey.
Athena
400
This six-headed cave monster eats six of Odysseus’ men.
Scylla
400
Odysseus escapes the Cyclops by hiding under these animals.
Sheep
400
The Cyclops ________ massive rocks at Odysseus’ ship as they tried to escape.
hurled
400
A strong leader must ______ his men when they are afraid or ready to give up.
rally
500
Odysseus’ journey is delayed for years not by violence, but because this goddess keeps him on her island until the gods force her to let him go.
Calypso
500
This deadly whirlpool monster swallows ships whole.
Charybdis
500
Odysseus’ crew is punished after ignoring warnings and eating which animal that belongs to the Sun God Helios?
sacred cattle
500
A loyal crew member follows Odysseus’ orders _________, without hesitation.
promptly
500
Fate plays a big role in The Odyssey, making certain events seem _____________.
inevitable
